US1264323A - Hat-blocker. - Google Patents

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C. V. MILLIGAN. HAT BLOCKER. APPLICATION FILED APR. Is. 19u.

I I Y Patented Apr. 30, 1918.

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Speciication of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 1212.

Application tiled April 16, 1917. Serial No. 162,444.

of the invention resides vin the provision of a machine of the character described which may bel readily adjusted so as to form a rough hat into any desirable shape and to give it thev required size.

A. further feature of the invention resides in the provision of a comparatively simple machine which may be cheaply constructed and easily and quickly operated to accomplish the purposes for which itis designed.

With the above and other objects in view, the invention has particular relation to certain novel features of construction, operation and arrangement of parts, an example of which is given in this specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings wherein:

Figure 1 is a fragmentary transverse sectional view of the device showing the hat therein, in position to be blocked Fig. 2 is a fragmentary transverse sectional view showing the hat blocked.

Fig. 3 shows a bottom plan view of the flange, showing the sizer therein.

Fig. 4 is a side view of the complete machine in position ready for operation.

Fig. 5 is a side view of the machine in operation.

Referring now more particularly to the drawings wherein like numerals of reference designate similar parts in each of the iigures, the numeral 1 refers to a hollow fiange stand within the wall of which is the annular steam chamber 2 communicating with which is the steam inlet pipe 3 and the steam outlet pipe 4. The lower part of this Harige stand has the annular flange 5 integral therewith. The numeral 6 refers to a crown block having a central chamber 7 communieating with which are the inlet and outlet 8 and 9, the crown'of said block being oval and provided with a plurality of perforations 10.

The working parts of the machine are mounted upon a table 11. The crown block: 6 1s fixed to the upper end of the externally threaded shaft 12.v Thisshaft is threaded through a bearing 13, carried by the table and 1s manipulated by a hand wheel 14: fixed to the lower end thereof. Extending upwardly from the back part of the table is an arm 15 pivoted to which is the lever 16 whose Lforward end is attached to and supports the flange stand. The other end of this lever is operatively connected with a foot pedal 17 through any suitable mechanism whereby the lever may be manipulated to lift the flange stand into the position shown in Fig 4, or to lower it into operative position as shown 1n Fig. 5. This mechanism for manipulating said lever is in common use in steam clothes pressing machines and it is not thought necessary to describe samei'n detail.

Tn the operation of blocking a hat, the brim 18 is fitted over the crown block 6, said block gradually flaring downwardly and forming a support for said brim. The sizer 19 is then fitted over the crown block and adjusted to the desired size through the medium of a turn buckle 20. The rough hat 21, to be formed is then fitted over the crown block, the brim of the hat resting upon the brim 18 of the block. There is interposed, however, between the block 6 and the crown of the hat, a thick padding 22 of felt or other soft material. By a suitable manipulation of the foot pedal 17, the forward end of the lever 16 is lowered, bringing the flange 5 down on to the hat brim and clamping it between said flange and brim 18 as shown in Figs. 1 and 5, the flange stand 1 at the same time fitting closely around the crown of the hat.

For the purpose of giving the top of the i crown the desired shape, la topper 23 is provided. This topper is carried by the lower end of the screw shaft 24, said shaft being manipulated by the hand wheel 25 and being threaded through the internally threade bearing 26 which is fixed in position above the stand 1 by means of the standards 27, 27. The shaft 24 has a swiveling connection with the topper 23 so as to rotate independently thereof. By the rotation ofthe shaft 24, the topper may be forced downwardly against the top of the crown and said crown given Tea sob

pipe 3 and any desirable shape in accordance with the contour of the under side of the topper. When the topper is screwed down into position against the crown ofthe hat, steam 1s admitted into the chamber 2 through the passes thence'through the orifices 28 through the inner wall of the flange stand and out through the pipe 4. At the same time steam is admitted through the pipe 8 into the chamber 7 and passes thence through the orifices 10 and out through the outlet pipe 9. The hot steam thus passes through the fabric and makes the same soft and pliable so that it will receive the desired form while being blocked. These steam pipes are controlled by suitable foot4 pedals 1n the manner now in common use in steam pressing machines.

lWhile this machine has been designed particularly for blocking hats, in the rough, it may also be used for reblocking and reforming used hats.

What I claim is:

l. A hat blocker including a block, a brim carried thereby, annular flange ladapted to fit over said block to give form to the hat on said block, said block and stand being provided with conduits to permit the passage' of steam through said hat.

2. A hat blocker including a block, a detachable brim carried thereby, a sizer surrounding the block adjacent the brim, a flange stand adapted to fit over the block and a flange carried by said stand and opposing and coperating with said brim.

3. A hat blocker including a hollow block for forming a hat crown provided with per,- forations, adetachable brim carried therey, a siZer surroundin the block adjacent the brim, a flange stand provided with perforations adapted to fit over the hat crown, a flange carried by said stand and adapted to coperate with the brim to clamp the hat brim between said flange and brim, and conduits through which steam. may be passed through said perforations.

4. A hat blocker including a block for forming a hat crown, a detachable brim carried thereby, a sizer surrounding the block adjacent the brim, a flange stand adapted to lit over the hat crown, a flange carried by said stand and adapted to coperate with the brim to clamp the hat brim between said flange and brim, and an adjustable topper adapted to fit into the flange stand against the hat crown.

5. A hat blocker including a hollow block whose crown is provided with a plurality of steam passageways therefor, a Steam inlet and a steam outlet communicat` ing with the interior of the block, a detachable brim carried by the block, a flange stand a flange stand having an` adapted to t over said block the lower part of said stand being formed into a flange which coperates with said brim to form the hat brim therebetween, a topper adapted to rest against'and give form to the crown of the hat and means for adjusting said topper.

6. A hat blocker including a hollow block whose crown is provided with a fplurality of steam passageways, an adjustable support whereon said block is mounted, a steam inlet and a steam outlet communicating with the interior of said block, a detachable 4brim carried by the block, a sizer surrounding the block adjacent the brim, a flange stand adapted to fit over the hat being formed on said block, said stand being formed into a flange adjacent the brim and which coperates with said brim to form the hat brim, said stand having an annular internal steam chamber and the interior wall thereof being provided with a plurality of steam passageways, a steam inlet and outlet communicating with said chamber and a topper adapted to operate against the hat crown to give form thereto.

7. A hat blocker including a hollow block whose crown is provided with a plurality of steam passageways, a support for said block, a steam inlet and a steam outlet communicating with the interior ofthe block, a brim carried by the block, a sizer surrounding the block'adjacent the brim, a flange stand adapted to fit over the hat being formed on said block, said stand being formed into a flange adjacent the brim which coperates with said brim, said stand having an internal steam chamber and the inner wall thereof being provided with a plurality of steam passageways, an inlet and an outlet for said chamber, and means for manipulating the stand relative to the block.

8. A hat blocker including a block for forming a hat crown, a brim carried thereby, a s1zer surrounding the block, a flange stand adapted to fit over the hat crown, a flange carried by said stand and adapted to operate with the brim to clamp the hat brim between said flange and brim, said block and stand being provided with conduits to permit the passage of steam through said hat, an adjustable topper adapted to fit into the flange stand against the hat crown to give form to said crown.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

CLIFFORD V. MILLIGAN.

Witnesses:

E. V. HARDwAY, FLORENCE JOHNSTON.

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